Change Branch
John Setka resigns from the Australian Labor Party
CFMEU Victorian and Tasmanian branch secretary John Setka has decided after 15 years as an ALP member to resign from the Australian Labor Party. “This is a personal decision I have made; it will not affect The CFMEU Vic-Tas branch’s ability to advocate within the...
Morrison’s attack dog regulator threatens workers with massive fines for attending Change the Rules protests next week
The CFMEU National Construction Secretary Dave Noonan has condemned threats by the ABCC to fine construction workers up to $42,000 for participating in next week’s Change the Rules political protests. The ABCC has issued an email to employers about the political...
Hansen Yuncken Leighton Contractors refused to hand over investigation documents to Coronial Inquest
The most senior Health and Safety Manager for the joint venture Hansen Yuncken Leighton Contractors (HYLC) gave evidence before the Coroners’ Inquest today that HYLC conducted an investigation after Jorge Castillo-Riffo’s tragic death. However, HYLC refused to hand...
Coronial Inquest into construction worker death resumes this morning
The coronial inquest into the death of Jorge Castillo-Riffo at the Royal Adelaide Hospital construction site resumes this morning at 10am. The Coroner has already heard extremely disturbing evidence earlier in the year about Jorge’s death. This morning, senior...